 IMechE Member ProfileHelen Jackson, Graduate at Jaguar Land Rover and IMechE Young Members Board member Why did you decide to apply to Jaguar Land Rover? I wanted to work for an iconic business in the automotive industry. The graduate scheme at the company is really well structured, and I knew I'd get the training I need to develop my skills further. What was the interview process like? The interview process is set up to mirror situations you may come across in your career with the company. My top tip would be to do your research. Make sure that you read as much as you can about the company and the skills that they're looking for before you apply. What's the most exciting thing you've worked on so far? I was part of the team developing the high performance brake system for the Jaguar XK, which was great fun. The work I'm doing now will contribute to reducing the carbon emissions of our vehicles in the future. What do you think is the most important benefit of your IMechE membership? From the moment I decided to become an engineer, becoming chartered was a priority. In order to raise the profile of the profession we all need to go the extra mile to demonstrate our skills
Shift your career up a gearThere's been a lot of talk of graduate unemployment in recent months, but there are still excellent opportunities out there for graduates who know where to look. As part of our commitment to supporting our student members, we got the inside track from Laura Wigley, Graduate Recruitment Consultant for Jaguar Land Rover, one of the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers: What will graduates get out of the scheme at JLR? Our graduate scheme is designed to provide the right blend of technical expertise, personal development and know-how. All graduates go through an induction, which includes first-hand experience of our product line-up, and insights into our dealership organisation and production lines. What do you look for in a successful applicant? Successful applicants have a good understanding of the company and our industry, along with a passion for the area they want to work in. In engineering roles we also look for a depth and breadth of relevant technical knowledge. How many graduates will you be employing in 2011? We are looking to take on 135 graduates in September 2011. We are also recruiting for 25 Undergraduate Placements starting in June 2011. - Starting salary £27,000
- 25 days holiday plus statutory days
- Discounted new car purchase scheme
- Competitive Pension Plan
Deadline for applications: 31st December 2010. Read more. |
IMechE is your study buddyThis month we're celebrating the launch of the IMechE online bookstore. We know how important it is for you to get the books you need at the best price possible, so we've price matched against the market leader for online book retailing. You don't need to set up an account to browse the bookshop - just log in with your IMechE account details and you're ready to go. If you just want to browse engineering books, remember the IMechE virtual library is just a few clicks away, and you can even get books from our catalogue delivered to your door! |
Topic of the Month - Planes, trains or automobiles?Engineers in Switzerland recently broke through the last few metres of rock for the new Gotthard base tunnelrunning deep under the Alps. We asked you which mode of transport would define Europe over the coming decades. Ahmed Storm, Talha Aijaz and Henry Lo agree that trains will dominate, but Gregory Atkin suggests that "people are going to stick to cars and budget airlines thanks to the price of trains". Bhavick Bhatia even made the confident prediction that maglevs (magnetic levitated trains) are the future! Tell us what you think on the IMechE Facebook™ page. | |
